written by Mother Teresa If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and true enemies; Succeed anyway. If you are honest and frank, … Continue reading
It’s Okay - We Know What You Mean Idioms are expressions we understand in our language to mean certain things, but which cannot be taken word for word. But what happens when someone wants to partake in idiom-speak but somehow messes up? Have … Continue reading
The stories you are about to read are true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Saturn Shoes My friend was planning the outfit she would wear to the ultra formal wedding of a sister to one of the New Kids On The Block. … Continue reading
Recently, I participated in a telephone interview for a job that sounded like it was something I wanted and for which I was exceptionally qualified. Like a good candidate, I prepared for the interview by studying the company website, googling … Continue reading
If you’ve been seriously looking for a job at all in this job market, you’ve been networking and sending out resumes. For a lot of us though, it takes time, patience, perseverence and thick skin to accept when your skills and qualifications … Continue reading
You want to stand out from the crowd and chances are you do. But do you stand out for all the right reasons? If you’ve ever read even one self-help or personal improvement article anytime or anywhere, you know that you … Continue reading
So, You Have Writer’s Block Congratulations! Having writer’s block confirms that you’re a writer. Only writers get writer’s block. If you weren’t a writer, you wouldn’t even know what being blocked from writing is. I love writers, and I love writing. I’m … Continue reading
Getting Up The Nerve You know what it’s like to feel nervous. You feel butterflies and you might stutter when you talk. Approaching strangers to start up a persuasive conversation is not easy. But still, if you’re selling a product … Continue reading
Have you ever crafted an email, hit send then felt a wave of dread when rereading your message you see typos, sense a harsh tone, or (sheesh!) notice you’ve sent it to the wrong person? Speed isn’t always good. When I was in high … Continue reading
In business, it’s no mystery. You have to let people know what you’re selling. So, you grab your tools and start crafting your story. But which tools are most effective? Do you use television, radio, direct mail and traditional print … Continue reading